El Enemigo As Bravas Malbec 2018

Deze Malbec van topkwaliteit komt van een perceel van 1,7 hectare met ongeënte wijnstokken in El Cepillo, hoog in de Uco Valleien en komt uit het koelste wijnjaar van de afgelopen 30 jaar. De wijn rijpte 64 maanden in oude foudre, gevolgd door 1 jaar in de fles voor de release. Zeer beperkt beschikbaar!
Parker: 100/100
A contemporary classic by which to measure Argentine Malbec, the 2018 As Bravas Malbec is a spectacular wine in every regard. It derives from a 1.7-hectare parcel of ungrafted vines planted in Cordón El Cepillo's colluvial limestone soils and contains 5% co-planted Sémillon. It was fermented in concrete pools with 30% whole clusters and underwent a 23-day maceration before maturing for fully 64 months in a 100-year-old Italian foudre. From the first pour, there is a quietly commanding quality to the nose, which ceaselessly evolves around a dark-fruited core and myriad savory aromas of dried spices, charcoal, ash, licorice, fresh herbs and violets. The palate is seemingly endlessly layered, combining a dense, staining texture with sophisticated understatement and supreme elegance. It culminates with an incredibly long, impactful, concentrated and captivatingly weightless finish, further elongated by a sturdy graphite-laden core and ultra-refined tannins that continuously swell. This is a timeless wine of symphonic balance that should effortlessly deliver over two decades of drinking pleasure.